# SurveyMonkey vs SignUpGenius

The clearest difference is rating: SurveyMonkey at 4.6 against SignUpGenius's 1.3. SurveyMonkey also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 2%) and ads (none vs shown). SignUpGenius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#205 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SurveyMonkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. SignUpGenius asks for nothing beyond the download.

SurveyMonkey holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SurveyMonkey has 2.8K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SurveyMonkey's written reviews are positive against 2% of SignUpGenius's.

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, SignUpGenius every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SurveyMonkey | SignUpGenius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveymonkey/id723867634/reviews)** | [1.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signupgenius/id1314654833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 1.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 61 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SurveyMonkey](https://appshunter.io/developer/723867637) | [SignUpGenius, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314654832) |

## What reviewers say

### SurveyMonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveymonkey/id723867634)

Design, distribute, and analyze surveys and feedback forms on any device. Customize questions, track responses in real-time, and share insights easily. Ideal for both casual users and professional researchers.

**Highlights:** Create surveys, quizzes, and polls, Edit live surveys, Analyze charts and responses, Filter and compare results, Share survey links, Monitor responses with push notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SELECT Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Select Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $23.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (monthly) | $98.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| SELECT Plan | $229.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan (annual) | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile survey creation
- 🚀 Helpful analytics and reporting
- 👍 Great for small businesses and nonprofits
- 👍 Useful for market research and feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around paid features
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 👎 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Inconsistent survey response tracking
- Syncing issues between web and mobile versions

**Requested features**

- Offline survey capabilities
- Improved mobile editing and customization
- Tiered pricing plans for different user needs
- Better customer support and communication


### SignUpGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signupgenius/id1314654833)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily create and manage event sign-ups, volunteer schedules, and group activities from your phone. Coordinate participants, track RSVPs, send automated reminders, and collect payments securely. This tool streamlines event planning for schools, nonprofits, and community groups.

**Highlights:** Create online sign ups, Manage RSVPs and schedules, Send automated reminders, Collect payments and donations, Organize school and nonprofit events, Access sign ups on mobile

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to view signups you've joined
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to existing signups
- ✅ Website version works well for creation
- 🎯 Useful for quick signup verification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements covering screen
- 🔄 Requires re-login every time app opens
- 📝 Cannot create or edit signups in app
- 🖥️ Desktop website layout forced on mobile
- ⚠️ Blank screens and navigation failures

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login fails with correct credentials
- Blank/white screens after navigation
- Password entry causes app shutdown
- App locks out users after failed login attempts

**Requested features**

- Create and manage signups directly in app
- Push notifications for signup changes and events
- Favorites or bookmarks for frequently used signups
- Calendar view with date filtering
- Admin tools to edit volunteer assignments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SurveyMonkey free?

SurveyMonkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SignUpGenius free?

SignUpGenius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SurveyMonkey or SignUpGenius?

SurveyMonkey is rated higher. SurveyMonkey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while SignUpGenius averages 1.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do SurveyMonkey or SignUpGenius have ads?

SignUpGenius shows ads; SurveyMonkey does not.

### Which is updated more often, SurveyMonkey or SignUpGenius?

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, and SignUpGenius every 3 months. Most recently, SurveyMonkey was updated on October 21, 2026 and SignUpGenius on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*